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Accountant

Lancashire Interim £40,000 - £42,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Accountant in the not-for-profit sector involves managing financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This position is based in Lancashire and requires a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting skills.
  • Immediate start available - initial 6 month contract
  • Flexible hybrid working

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a well-established entity in the not-for-profit sector, known for its commitment to delivering impactful services. Operating as a medium-sized organisation, it offers a supportive and professional environment for its employees.

Job Description

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely data entry into accounting systems.
  • Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor budgets and provide insights on variances or discrepancies.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards.
  • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and audits.
  • Support the finance team with reconciliations and cost analyses.
  • Provide financial advice and guidance to other departments as required.
  • Contribute to process improvements within the accounting and finance function assisting with reconciliations, journals and balance sheet reviews
  • Preparing and analysing financial data and reports
  • Supporting budget setting and annual charge reviews
  • Working with large data sets using Excel
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
  • Supporting compliance and audit requirements
  • Liaising with wider operational and finance teams across the business
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting



The Successful Applicant

A successful Accountant should have:

  • Happy to consider PQ and QBE candidates.
  • Experience working in the Housing sector.
  • Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of financial systems.
  • The ability to analyse data and provide actionable insights.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Proficiency in preparing financial reports and handling budgets.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary between £40,000 and £42,000 per annum.
  • Fixed-term contract offering stability and focus.
  • Opportunities to work in the not-for-profit sector and make a meaningful impact.
  • A supportive and professional working environment in Leyland.
  • Potential for career development within the organisation.



If you are an Accountant seeking an opportunity in Lancashire to contribute to the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Alastair Riley
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7018114
Phone number
+44 1618 286 207

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Lancashire
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Alastair Riley
Consultant phone
+44 1618 286 207
Job reference
JN-052026-7018114